Director, Dental Hygiene Program & Education Leader

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid annual leave

Tuition benefits

Retirement planning

Tax-deferred annuity

Employee discounts

Well-being resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry seeks a full-time Director for the Dental Hygiene Program in the General Practice Department. The role inspires student success, provides academic leadership, promotes innovation and faculty achievement, and ensures CODA accreditation compliance.

The director oversees all administrative functions, supervision of faculty and students, and coordination with the School of Dentistry administration.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in dental hygiene education or related field.
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited program.
• Eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of clinical hygienist experience.
• Didactic teaching experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program assessment annually.
• Direct faculty recruitment, schedules, teaching assignments and evaluation.
• Lead curriculum development, evaluation and revision for student success.
• Align program mission with school and university plans.
• Oversee program administration and faculty development.
• Prepare faculty contracts.
• Chair the dental hygiene admissions committee and determine criteria.
• Maintain CODA accreditation compliance and quality assurance.
• Communicate with department chair and Dean.
• Represent program on school/university committees.
• Coordinate budgets and instructional needs with the chair.
• Schedule and conduct program meetings.
• Serve as academic advisor and course director.
• Chair dental hygiene class committee and liaise with Academic Progress Committee.
• Maintain program website and university bulletin.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Curriculum development

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Masters degree or higher in dental hygiene education or related field

CODA-accredited program graduate

Virginia licensure eligible

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry seeks a full-time Director for the Dental Hygiene Program in the General Practice Department. The role inspires student success, provides academic leadership, promotes innovation and faculty achievement, and ensures CODA accreditation compliance.

The director oversees all administrative functions, supervision of faculty and students, and coordination with the School of Dentistry administration.